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Texas Instruments leads, named in 57% of answers, ahead of at 46% and at 18%.
Texas Instruments (ti-com) is the clear leader in AI recommendations for STEM tools, dominating the conversation around calculators. However,
Casio (
Casio-com) has mounted a significant challenge, closing the gap and achieving parity in recent months for scientific calculator queries.
| # | Brand | What AI says | Mention rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dominant in engineering calculators, especially graphing models like the TI-Nspire. | 57% | |
| 2 | A rising competitor, frequently recommended for its value and powerful ClassWiz series. | 46% | |
| 3 | Frequently cited for university-level courses and structured STEM learning packages. | 18% | |
| 4 | A leading recommendation for professional engineering (FE/PE) exam preparation. | 14% | |
| 5 | 13% | ||
| 6 | 13% | ||
| 7 | Mentioned as a high-end graphing calculator alternative with the | 13% | |
| 8 | 12% | ||
| 9 | The top free resource for catching up on foundational math and statistics. | 11% | |
| 10 | 8% | ||
| 11 | 7% | ||
| 12 | 7% | ||
| 13 | 7% | ||
| 14 | 7% | ||
| 15 | 7% | ||
| 16 | 6% | ||
| 17 | 6% | ||
| 18 | 6% | ||
| 19 | 5% | ||
| 20 | 4% | ||
| 21 | 4% | ||
| 22 | 4% | ||
| 23 | 4% | ||
| 24 | 4% | ||
| 25 | 4% |
Who wins on each AI
The same market, seen by two models.
Sources AI cited
reddit.com is the page AI reaches for most here, cited in 45% of analyzed answers.
Moved from #3 to #2 rank between Oct 2025 and Mar 2026.
“A top MOOC platform for general online courses.” → “One of several options, alongside specialized exam prep and free OERs.”
First appeared in Nov 2025 and rose to rank #5 by Mar 2026.
Declined from #2 to #3 as AI began favoring specific model slugs.
| Brand | ChatGPT Search | Google AI Mode | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| 44% | 36% | ||
| 43% | 29% | ||
| 23% | 21% | ||
| 20% | 21% | ||
| 16% | 20% |
The two models disagree most about Casio ClassWiz (ChatGPT #23, Google #9).
Across 996 AI responses, Texas Instruments is mentioned most, named in 57% of them, followed by Casio (46%) and Coursera (18%).
Parse measures each brand's mention rate — the share of answers naming it — across 996 AI responses to this market's buyer questions. Answers are collected daily and the ranking is published weekly.
Brands enter the ranking when AI answers mention them. Parse collects answers daily and publishes the re-measured set weekly, so new brands appear as AI starts recommending them.
Where can I find a comprehensive study package for my engineering or science courses?
Initially, responses focused on major MOOCs like Coursera and
Edx. Since December 2025, recommendations have broadened to include specialized exam prep platforms like
PPI2Pass and a wide range of free Open Educational Resources (OER).
Texas Instruments models, especially the TI-Nspire CX series, consistently lead recommendations for their advanced features. However,
and HP are increasingly mentioned as strong non-graphing and high-end alternatives, respectively, especially since late 2025.
Brands mentioned
What is the best calculator for engineers?
Texas Instruments models, especially the TI-Nspire CX series, consistently lead recommendations for their advanced features. However,
Casio and HP are increasingly mentioned as strong non-graphing and high-end alternatives, respectively, especially since late 2025.